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Religions News Around the World
Religions News Around the World
Sweden Publishes First Complete Swedish Translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas The Bahá’í community in Sweden has published the first complete Swedish translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book of the Bahá’í Faith. The publication marks the culmination of more than…
Religious Freedom and Christians in China: Between Constitutional Guarantees and Government Control Religious freedom and the situation of Christians in China remain major human rights concerns, despite constitutional guarantees protecting the right to religious belief. Christians can attend officially registered…
Sigd: The Ethiopian Jewish Festival of Faith, Identity and the Longing for Jerusalem Sigd is one of the most distinctive celebrations in Jewish religious and cultural life, yet it remains relatively unknown to many people outside the Ethiopian Jewish community.…
Zara Responds to Hindu Religious Concerns Over Cow-Leather Yoga Mat Spanish fashion retailer Zara has reportedly apologised after Hindu religious concerns were raised over a cow-leather product marketed as a yoga mat. The company has also renamed the item from…
What Is the Bahá’í Faith? Beliefs, History, Principles and Practices Explained The Bahá’í Faith is an independent monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia, present today in communities across virtually every country. Its central message is the unity of humanity, the…
All Saints’ Day – 1 November: Meaning, Traditions and How It Is Celebrated All Saints’ Day is observed on 1 November in many Christian communities around the world. The annual religious feast honours all saints, including those recognised by the…
Women, Leadership and the Paris Charter: International Dialogue Places Equality and Women’s Participation in Focus Women’s leadership, equality and the role of religious institutions in promoting women’s participation in public life took centre stage at an international gathering held at…
Pope Leo XIV Says War Can Never Be Waged in God’s Name: ‘Only Peace Is Holy’ Pope Leo XIV has delivered a forceful message against the use of religion to justify war, declaring that “there is no such thing as…
Pope Leo XIV Sends Message of Support as Assisi Peace Gathering Continues Without Him Pope Leo XIV will not attend the international peace gathering in Assisi on October 27, following medical advice to allow him to recover from recent surgery.…
Bahá’í Studies Conference Explores How Human Oneness Can Transform Research and Professional Practice The 50th annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS) has prompted researchers, academics and professionals to examine how the principle of the oneness of humanity…